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Mell 04-14-2008 12:05 AM

"So that we can see how the plant reacts as the temperature changes from day to day" Kayla replied as she jotted down todays temperature on her parchment.

XanaSnape 04-14-2008 12:07 AM

"Because the ambient temperature in the room -- as well as the humidity-- can affect the condition of the plant, so it's important to note the temperature and barometric readings of the habitat that the plant is in, so that you can determine how the plant reacts to various environments. This would also help you to know how it might fare in various climates and regions." Xana answered.

Storm* 04-14-2008 12:12 AM

"Adjusting how much sun the plant is getting, how much water it needs, and where its ideal range is are all factors based upon the temperature." Apedemak spoke without looking up from the notes that he scrawled in his journal. "Also, if it is a plant that is unfamiliar to you, recording the temperature and observing the plant is one way of determining its preferences."

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Originally Posted by SeerCassandraTrelawney (Post 6476691)
Cassandra picked up her book and read up on the Lily of the Valley. Something about muggles religion... Tears of Mary... She wrote all of it down. And then began to smile... the language of flowers nearly brought a tear to her eye... Happiness... that would be nice.

She turned to Apedemak, her smile still gracing her face.

The Sudanese boy felt his Prefect's eyes upon him. He looked up from his notes and nodded, the hint of a smile on his lips was well complimented by the compassion in his eyes. "Prefect?" He ask quietly.

HOPEendures 04-14-2008 12:17 AM

Heather took down the notes and listend carefuly.

Droo 04-14-2008 12:21 AM

"To track what the plant prefers best." Cassandra said as she wrote down the temperature in her Journal. "This way you can adjust it the following day to make it more confortable."

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Originally Posted by Storm (Post 6476736)
The Sudanese boy felt his Prefect's eyes upon him. He looked up from his notes and nodded, the hint of a smile on his lips was well complimented by the compassion in his eyes. "Prefect?" He ask quietly.

"Yes?" Cassandra said trying to recompose herself.

Zellanna 04-14-2008 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenster (Post 6476693)
"But surely were it erect it would be more intimidating to others," Marco smiled. He knew erect things intimidated others.

He eyed the plant. It looked spiky. He pressed his finger to the spine. Ow that bloody hurt. He accidentally knocked the plant over. The soil spilt on the desk. He looked around, picked the plant up and swept the soil into Cassandra's bag infront of him.

"Marco, stop your line of thinking there before you hurt yourself."

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Originally Posted by baybgal6735 (Post 6476696)
"So we won't make it too hot or cold, because that would endanger our plants." Alandra said as she raised her hand.

"Not quite, though it is best to make sure a plant is in the right temperature zone. 2 points."

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Originally Posted by aussiegirl (Post 6476701)
"So that we can see how the plant reacts as the temperature changes from day to day" Kayla replied as she jotted down todays temperature on her parchment.

"Very good. It can help quite a bit. 3 points."

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape (Post 6476705)
"Because the ambient temperature in the room -- as well as the humidity-- can affect the condition of the plant, so it's important to note the temperature and barometric readings of the habitat that the plant is in, so that you can determine how the plant reacts to various environments. This would also help you to know how it might fare in various climates and regions." Xana answered.

"Excellent, Xana. 4 points. Particularly in an experimental setting, it is necessary to make sure we record as many environmental factors as possible."

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Originally Posted by Storm
"Adjusting how much sun the plant is getting, how much water it needs, and where its ideal range is are all factors based upon the temperature." Apedemak spoke without looking up from the notes that he scrawled in his journal. "Also, if it is a plant that is unfamiliar to you, recording the temperature and observing the plant is one way of determining its preferences."

"Well said, Apedemak. 4 points. You can tell much about the environment, and the plants' needs, by temperature alone. And as you mentioned it is also a way to get to know a plant. If it is wilting, for instance, despite being well watered then you may want to move the plant to a cooler location."

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"To track what the plant prefers best." Cassandra said as she wrote down the temperature in her Journal. "This way you can adjust it the following day to make it more confortable."
"Thank you Cassandra, 3 points."

"Now, as Xana mentioned, there are various factors tied in with temperature. It's easy to maintain these factors in a controlled setting such as the greenhouses, but plants outside are a bit different. Go ahead and record that this classroom is at 23% humidity. I mentioned that there could be several entries per plant per day. Why would this be?"

HOPEendures 04-14-2008 12:32 AM

Heather wrote down the humidity and raised her hand,"Because the temperature and humimity changes many time a day."

XanaSnape 04-14-2008 12:35 AM

"Factors change throughout the day- humidity and temperature vary, as do UV conditions as the day progresses and the sun's position changes. Seasonal factors should be noted as well, because plants tend to react differently in different seasons. The more data you have recorded, the more likely you are to be able to pinpoint the plant's optimal environment and therefore be able to specify what its ideal habitat and care instructions would be." Xana answered.

Mell 04-14-2008 12:36 AM

Kayla wrote down the days humidity on her parchment. "Because the day could start off being hot and then we could have rainfall later on. Altering the temperature and the humidity during the day."

Disneymaniac 04-14-2008 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zellanna (Post 6476816)
"Marco, stop your line of thinking there before you hurt yourself."

"Now, as Xana mentioned, there are various factors tied in with temperature. It's easy to maintain these factors in a controlled setting such as the greenhouses, but plants outside are a bit different. Go ahead and record that this classroom is at 23% humidity. I mentioned that there could be several entries per plant per day. Why would this be?"

"Ok Sir." He chuckled to himself. He wasn't going to hurt himself. He shook his head to clear the thoughts. Back to the lesson Denver! "Erm because the surroundings change. It might get hotter or colder, or even more humid."

Droo 04-14-2008 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zellanna (Post 6476816)
"Now, as Xana mentioned, there are various factors tied in with temperature. It's easy to maintain these factors in a controlled setting such as the greenhouses, but plants outside are a bit different. Go ahead and record that this classroom is at 23% humidity. I mentioned that there could be several entries per plant per day. Why would this be?"

As Xana mentioned... as Xana mentioned! she growled. She wrote down 23%. "Of course if the environment around it changes..." Obviously... "And the fact is, plants are living beings, they change at a moment's whim..." she said looking at Marco.

Prongs999 04-14-2008 12:53 AM

James picked a plant that looked...different. As different as James could get it. That way, it would be more like him. He wrote down some notes before asking what his plant was.

Zellanna 04-14-2008 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by springbaby (Post 6476832)
Heather wrote down the humidity and raised her hand,"Because the temperature and humimity changes many time a day."

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape (Post 6476852)
"Factors change throughout the day- humidity and temperature vary, as do UV conditions as the day progresses and the sun's position changes. Seasonal factors should be noted as well, because plants tend to react differently in different seasons. The more data you have recorded, the more likely you are to be able to pinpoint the plant's optimal environment and therefore be able to specify what its ideal habitat and care instructions would be." Xana answered.

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Originally Posted by aussiegirl (Post 6476856)
Kayla wrote down the days humidity on her parchment. "Because the day could start off being hot and then we could have rainfall later on. Altering the temperature and the humidity during the day."

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Originally Posted by Jenster (Post 6476862)
"Ok Sir." He chuckled to himself. He wasn't going to hurt himself. He shook his head to clear the thoughts. Back to the lesson Denver! "Erm because the surroundings change. It might get hotter or colder, or even more humid."

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Originally Posted by SeerCassandraTrelawney (Post 6476889)
As Xana mentioned... as Xana mentioned! she growled. She wrote down 23%. "Of course if the environment around it changes..." Obviously... "And the fact is, plants are living beings, they change at a moment's whim..." she said looking at Marco.

"Very good, all of you. Three points to each of you."

"Now, the next thing to note is visual. How does the plant look? Is it fairly solid? Is it wilted? Are the colors dull or are they vibrant? At this time you would have noted if there was any change between this time and the last you checked on it, or between now and yesterday. As you do not have that information, simply note how it looks now. Often a good herbologist will also become a fairly decent artist. Sketches can be helpful in recording and labeling."

HOPEendures 04-14-2008 12:57 AM

Heather pulled out her sketch book and began to sketch a picture of the rose. The petals looked smooth like black satin which she showed in her picture and rote in her notes. She looked at the stem and studied how many thorns there where and their exact location. Heather finished the sketch which was one of her best in the past three years. She took down some notes and smiled.

Storm* 04-14-2008 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SeerCassandraTrelawney (Post 6476779)
"Yes?" Cassandra said trying to recompose herself.

"If you need or want, I will listen. I will also simply be present." His smile grew just a little before he looked back down at his notes and scrawled out the humidity information.

Disneymaniac 04-14-2008 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Zellanna (Post 6476927)
"Very good, all of you. Three points to each of you."

"Now, the next thing to note is visual. How does the plant look? Is it fairly solid? Is it wilted? Are the colors dull or are they vibrant? At this time you would have noted if there was any change between this time and the last you checked on it, or between now and yesterday. As you do not have that information, simply note how it looks now. Often a good herbologist will also become a fairly decent artist. Sketches can be helpful in recording and labeling."

"Erm Sir I can't draw. I am a Quidditch Player not an academic. Can't draw, can't do anything to do with plants, can't do spells without losing my clothes," Marco said, looking at his plant. It was spiky and had one flower. It was a pink flower. How dull. He made the notes on some parchment.

HOPEendures 04-14-2008 01:04 AM

Heather smiled,"I can draw yours for you if you want Marco?" She was offering and he could deny it.

Prongs999 04-14-2008 01:06 AM

James twitched. Tall, but flowers facing down. Purple and....red. Top of stem thins out into nothing, he wrote.

Zellanna 04-14-2008 01:07 AM

"You don't have to draw it, I said it helps. Take some notes, Marco." He was going to strangle the lad, he was so completely sure of it.

Droo 04-14-2008 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zellanna (Post 6476927)
"Very good, all of you. Three points to each of you."

"Now, the next thing to note is visual. How does the plant look? Is it fairly solid? Is it wilted? Are the colors dull or are they vibrant? At this time you would have noted if there was any change between this time and the last you checked on it, or between now and yesterday. As you do not have that information, simply note how it looks now. Often a good herbologist will also become a fairly decent artist. Sketches can be helpful in recording and labeling."

Cassandra looked at the plant. The stem was strong, and very sturdy. The flower was a brilliant white and the scent... the scent was amazing... Her professor had given her an amazing bloom. She smelled it again... where had she smelled that before... her smile reappeared as she wrote in her journal.

Then she began drawing one of the stems and leaf.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...shock/lili.jpg

Mell 04-14-2008 01:14 AM

Kayla wrote in her journal. The leaves were a very nice green colour, the stem was fairly sturdy although it looked like it could easily break if not handled with care...but the blossom was truly beautiful it was a vibrant pinkish, purplish colour and she could see why it was called Turk's Cap because it looked like a little hat.

Disneymaniac 04-14-2008 01:15 AM

"Ok Sir," Marco looked back at the plant, "I am ok thank you Heather."

He scrolled down his description, green with a pink flower and spiky bits. He drew a hill shape, and some lines coming off it. Then he drew a childish flower shape. His drawing actually looked like a five year old drew it.

HOPEendures 04-14-2008 01:18 AM

"Okay,"she said.Heather finished up some last details of her flower and placed some last notes in her journal. She removed the picture marked it as day one and placed it on top of the journal entry.

Zellanna 04-14-2008 01:22 AM

"The next thing to do, of course, is note the soil. Whether it is dry or soggy and such. If you have to make adjustments, you always note down what you did." He walked along the classroom as he spoke, watching the students. Though admittedly his mind was elsewhere. By now it was all just fairly standard stuff. He could probably recite it in his sleep. But he was soon to be a father once more! He found himself fingering his wedding ring slightly, thinking of it. Spotting Dia's tiger lily brought a brief smile. He and his Tiger Lily were having another baby!

Storm* 04-14-2008 01:23 AM

Apedemak had long ago drawn the flower but was now rapidly scrawling sentence after sentence in his note book, smiling and nodding as if listening to a story. Strangely, he had also leaned closer to the bloodroot upon his desk.


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